Protocol for a randomised controlled trial of treatment of asymptomatic candidiasis for the prevention of preterm birth [ACTRN12610000607077]

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Protocol for a randomised controlled trial of treatment of asymptomatic candidiasis for the prevention of preterm birth [ACTRN12610000607077]

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Abstract Background Prevention of preterm birth remains one of the most important challenges in maternity care. We propose a randomised trial with: a simple Candida testing protocol that can be easily incorporated into usual antenatal care; a simple, well accepted, treatment intervention; and assessment of outcomes from validated, routinely-collected, computerised databases. Methods/Design Using a prospective, randomised, open-label, blinded-endpoint (PROBE) study design, we aim to evaluate w...

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2011-03-01

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Rickard Kristen R / Morris Jonathan M / Roberts Christine L / Giles Warwick B / Simpson Judy M / Kotsiou George / Bowen Jennifer R

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BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

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http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/11/19

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Gynecology and obstetrics

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